Animal Defense!
While all animals share the need to protect themselves,
the ways in which they do so differ greatly and include adaptations such as
poisons, stingers, camouflage, and even body-part regeneration. Through vivid
images, informative sidebars that expand upon fascinating details, and
accessible, engaging text, readers will discover the various defense mechanisms
animals use and the relationships that exist between predators and their prey.
As students navigate their way through the animal kingdom, they will learn how
crucial these protective measures are and how humans adopt some of these methods
as well.
• High-interest topic of animals encourages students to observe the
world around them through a scientific lens
• Supports the Next Generation
Science Standards on biological evolution
• Fact boxes that give quick,
easily digestible bits of information
• Further Reading with current books
and informative websites promote further exploration of each
subject
